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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.73, 34,469.64 and 13,647.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.73, 34,469.64 and 13,647.45 is: 18,833.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.73 : 34,469.64 = 13,647.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.73/34,469.64 = 13,647.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.73x = 34,469.64 × 13,647.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.73x = 470,422,688.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,422,688.42/24,977.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,833.68

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